Grant from National Science Foundation (NSF)
                         Volume 1     Issue 1   

Goal of PSLSAMP

The Peach State Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (PSLSAMP) aims at increasing the quality and quantity of underrepresented minority students successfully completing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) baccalaureate degree programs, and increasing the number of students interested in, academically qualified for and matriculated into programs of graduate study.         

Contact:

Dr. K. Jayaraman

Mrs. Marilyn Felder

 

PSLSAMP Partners:

Savannah State University

Bainbridge College

Fort Valley State University

Georgia Perimeter College

Southern Polytechnic State University

University of Georgia (Lead Institution)

 
PSLSAMP Kick-Off!

April 5, 2006 at STEM Center, Hubert Bldg

with President Dr. Carlton E. Brown &
VPAA Dr. Joseph H. Silver, Sr.

PSLSAMP Summer Undergraduate Research Training (SURT)

The following 8 students were awarded SURT fellowships to carry out research from May 15 to July 15, 2006 under the guidance of faculty members. Each student shall receive a stipend of $1500 and faculty-recommended research materials for $1000.

StudentFacultyResearch Area
Cowins, Janet VDr. Olarongbe OlubajoChemistry
DeLacruz, Alberto GDr. Ying LuiComputer Technology
Folaji, Magnus BDr. Ying LuiComputer Technology
Palko, Rowena FDr. Ying LuiComputer Technology
Robinson, Sierra ODr. Dionne HoskinsMarine Science
Sutton, Rashanna NDr. Olarongbe OlubajoChemistry
Wilson, Takela CDr.S.ParamasivamEnvironmental Science
Ebanks, Stephan-MarieDr. Kenneth SajwanEnvironmental Science

 

Now Accepting Applications for PSLSAMP Scholarships (35) Starting Fall 2006!

 
Criteria for becoming a SSU-PSLSAMP Scholar:

  • Undergraduate student or eligibility for admission as undergraduate student
  • US Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Underrepresented Minority
  • STEM (Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Mathematics) Major
  • GPA Minimum 3.0

The PSLSAMP Scholars will get:

  • Stipend of $1500 per Academic Year
  • Lap-top Computer
  • Special Tutoring & Mentoring arrangements
  • Summer Enrichment Programs
  • Summer Undergraduate Research Training
  • Participation in Conferences & Research Symposia
  • Science & Engineering Fairs & Site Visits
  • Seminars for Exposure to Graduate Studies
  • Workshops for Preparation for Graduate Studies
  • Participation in Outreach Activities

For Application Form, click here:

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